Forward-Deployed Engineer

Legion Intelligence

$185K — $260K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in Forward Deployed Engineering or equivalent customer-facing roles
  • Experience shipping full-stack applications in production environments
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages
  • Familiar with integrating enterprise systems like Microsoft O365 or Palantir
  • Ability to develop simple UI/UX with frameworks like Node.js or React
  • Strong problem-solving skills with an autonomous work approach
  • Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

  • Embed with customer teams to dissect mission workflows and pain points
  • Design and create custom applications ('app packs') on the platform
  • Rapidly prototype and refine AI solutions in real-world contexts
  • Translate user needs into tangible technical solutions
  • Work independently in classified environments with minimal oversight
  • Collect and analyze product feedback and feature requests
  • Collaborate with product engineering to influence roadmap and capabilities

Benefits

  • US Department of Defense or Intelligence TS/SCI clearance required
  • Work directly with end users in critical operational environments
  • Opportunity to develop AI solutions that impact real missions
  • High degree of autonomy and independence in role
  • Engagement in cutting-edge AI application development
  • Ability to influence product direction and innovation
Full Job Description
The Role:This position requires a US Department of Defense or Intelligence TS/SCI clearance.

We're looking for a forward-deployed engineer to work directly with customers to design and build custom workflows on top of our agentic AI platform.

This is not a traditional product or platform engineering role. You will sit with end users, understand mission needs, and rapidly develop "app packs" and workflows that solve real operational problems. You'll operate as both a builder and a translator-turning ambiguous requirements into working systems. You'll have a finger on the pulse of our end users, transforming requests and requirements into truly transformative agentic AI solutions that revolutionize user workflows.

You will spend the majority of your time (80-100%) embedded with customers, working independently in classified or constrained environments. Success in this role requires autonomy, strong communication, and the ability to ship practical solutions quickly.

You'll also act as a feedback loop into product and engineering-surfacing patterns, feature gaps, and opportunities to improve the core platform.

Due to Government contract requirements, we are only able to hire US citizens or Green Card holders.

Responsibilities:
  • Embed with customer teams to understand mission workflows, pain points, and operational constraints
  • Design and build custom applications and workflows ("app packs") on top of the platform
  • Rapidly prototype and iterate on agentic AI solutions in real-world environments
  • Translate non-technical user needs into technical implementations
  • Operate independently in forward-deployed environments with minimal oversight
  • Gather and synthesize product feedback, feature requests, and usage insights
  • Collaborate with product engineering and agentic solution teams to influence roadmap and capabilities
  • Integrate with enterprise systems (data platforms, ticketing systems, collaboration tools, etc.)
  • Build lightweight UI components and interfaces where needed to support workflows
  • Support deployment, troubleshooting, and ongoing iteration of solutions in the field


Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of experience in Forward Deployed Engineering, Solution Engineering, or similar customer-facing technical roles
  • Experience building and shipping full-stack applications or prototypes in production or near-production environments
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar scripting languages
  • Experience integrating with enterprise systems (e.g., Microsoft O365, Palantir Foundry, Databricks, ServiceNow, Atlassian)
  • Ability to build simple UI/UX using frameworks like Node.js, Next.js, or React
  • Proven ability to operate autonomously and solve ambiguous problems
  • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience working in classified or restricted environments is a plus

Due to Government contract requirements, we are only able to hire US citizens or Green Card holders.This position requires a US Department of War or Intelligence TS/SCI clearance.
Domain Experience:
  • 4+ years supporting military, intelligence, or defense-related environments
  • Familiarity with mission domains such as operations, logistics, intelligence, or C4/IT systems
  • Experience working with government or federal customers preferred


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience building or deploying AI/ML systems, especially agentic workflows
  • Familiarity with tools such as n8n, Palantir Foundry, or other workflow/automation platforms
  • Experience evaluating AI system performance and interpreting results
  • Exposure to product telemetry, usage analytics, or feedback-driven iteration
  • Experience working in early-stage or high-growth startup environments



Compensation Information

$185,000-$260,000 USD

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